EMergucate

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Today’s ECG is a 45yr male who presents to ED with a 12hr history of epigastric pain and diaphoresis. He is an ex smoker, no other cardiac risk factors.

ED 130

ED EMS 130

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2024

This was submitted by a paramedic, Hailey Kennedy A late 50s male called 911 following 2 hours of chest pain that started while working at his desk. He reported the crushing chest pain radiated down his left arm. Pt took an antacid with no relief and decided to call at the request of his wife. Here is his EMS ECG: What do you think? This was sent to me with no clinical information, and my initial impression viewing it on my phone was "It’s a tricky one.

STEMI 116

STEMI ED Coronary EMS 116

First Responders Wellness Center

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Too often I see first responders who are not checked for a concussion at an emergency after a OIS, traffic crash or fall. Please start demanding to have all first responders checked for this when at the hospital. Here is a new easy way to be checked. New testing options could change the way concussions are assessed, and that could have big implications for the future.

First Responder 52

First Responder OR 52